There are no weight classes in professional sumo. Some wrestlers end up facing opponents more than twice their size, relying on technique instead of mass.

The electric chair and cotton candy were both invented by dentists - Dr. Albert Southwick and Dr. William Morrison, respectively.

'Bloodcurdling' is more than just a phrase. Studies have shown that watching horror films can raise levels of a blood-clotting protein in your body.

In 2005, the US Treasury released a $1 coin with free shipping. Some savvy individuals bought large quantities of these coins on their credit cards, then paid off their credit cards with the same $1 coins, effectively earning infinite airline miles.

According to a study, most dogs reach peak cuteness between six and eight weeks old.

Portuguese is the most spoken language in the southern hemisphere, with over 250 million speakers across Brazil, Mozambique, and Angola.

According to a study, dunking an Oreo in milk for three seconds gives you the optimal balance of sogginess and structural integrity.